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limitations under the License.
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-# Sensor Fusion Box Assembly
+# Sensor Fusion Box Details
-This page provides step-by-step instructions for assembling a Sensor Fusion
+This page provides information on how to purchase or assemble a Sensor Fusion
Box. The Sensor Fusion Box is used in the CameraITS sensor_fusion test and
multi-camera sync test. It provides a consistent test environment for measuring
timestamp accuracy of camera and other sensors for Android phones. It consists
@@ -33,190 +33,190 @@ vendors.
* *Acu Spec, Inc.*
990 Richard Ave, Ste 103, Santa Clara, CA 95050
fred@acuspecinc.com
-* *MYWAY, Inc*
+* *MYWAY DESIGN*
4F., No. 163, Fu Ying Rd., New Taipei City, Taiwan
- sales@myway.tw
+ sales@myway.tw
+ http://www.myway.tw/
## Building a Sensor Fusion Box
This section includes step-by-step instructions for assembling a Sensor Fusion
-Box from laser-cut plastic components (shown in Figure 1):
+Box from laser-cut acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) components (shown in
+Figure 1):
-<img src="/compatibility/cts/images/sensor_fusion_assembly_box_cad_drawing.png" width="700" alt="CAD drawing of Sensor Fusion Box components">
-**Figure 1.** CAD drawing of Sensor Fusion Box components
+<img src="/compatibility/cts/images/sensor_fusion_assembly_box_cad_drawing.png" width="700" alt="CAD drawing of Sensor Fusion Box components" class="screenshot">
+**Figure 1.** Mechanical drawing of Sensor Fusion Box components
### Required tools
Before starting, ensure you have downloaded the technical drawings for the
Sensor Fusion Box (included in the
-[Sensor Fusion Box zip file](/compatibility/cts/sensor_fusion_1.4.zip)) and
+[Sensor Fusion Box zip file](/compatibility/cts/sensor_fusion_1.5.zip)) and
have the following tools available:
* Phillips head screwdriver
+* Hex keys
* Power drill set
* Exacto knife
* Tape
### Step 1: Apply vinyl stickers
-After creating the plastic components with a laser cutter, you can apply vinyl
-stickers to the plastic box components:
+After creating the ABS components with a laser
+cutter, apply vinyl stickers to the plastic box to get the proper color control
+on the interior of the test box:
-1. Apply vinyl on the smooth side of the ABS (acrylonitrile butadiene styrene)
- as shown in **Figure 2**. For helpful tips on applying vinyl, refer to
+1. Apply vinyl on the smooth side of the ABS
+ as shown in Figure 2. For helpful tips on applying vinyl, refer to
[wikiHow](https://www.wikihow.com/Install-a-Vinyl-Graphic){: .external}.
-1. Cut out the necessary holes on the vinyl.
+1. Cut out the necessary holes on the vinyl with the exacto knife.
<img src="/compatibility/cts/images/sensor_fusion_assembly_abs_pieces.png" width="350" alt="BS pieces">
**Figure 2.** ABS pieces with vinyl applied on the smooth side (interior of
the box)
-### Step 2: Attach servo
+### Step 2: Prepare phone mount and attach servo mount
-To attach the servo:
+To prepare the phone mount to attach to the servo:
-1. Tap three holes on the phone fixture with ¼" - 20, and make countersink
- holes on the back of the phone fixture:
- <table class="columns">
- <tr>
- <td><img src="/compatibility/cts/images/sensor_fusion_assembly_phone_fixture_holes1.png" width="250" alt="Phone fixture tap holes"></td>
- <td><img src="/compatibility/cts/images/sensor_fusion_assembly_phone_fixture_holes2.png" width="250" alt="Phone fixture countersink holes"></td>
- </tr>
- </table>
- **Figure 3.** Phone fixture with tap and countersink holes shown
+1. Tap 16 holes on the phone fixture with ¼" - 20 and make countersink
+ holes on the back of the phone fixture.
-1. With the large shaft that came with the servo, drill pilot holes with #43
- drill bit (2.26 mm) into the last holes from each side so 4-40 screws could
- grab onto them:
+ <img src="/compatibility/cts/images/sensor_fusion_assembly_phone_fixture_holes.png" width="350" alt="Phone fixture holes">
+ **Figure 3.** Phone fixture with tap and countersink holes
+
+1. With the large shaft that came with the servo, drill pilot holes with a #43
+ drill bit (2.26 mm) into the last holes from each side so 4-40 screws can be
+ inserted through the holes.
<img src="/compatibility/cts/images/sensor_fusion_assembly_servo_shaft.png" width="350" alt="Servo shaft">
**Figure 4.** Servo shaft with pilot holes at each end
-1. Apply the flat-head 4-40 screws on the front of the phone fixture and
- tighten the shaft:
+1. Insert and tighten the flat-head 4-40 screws as shown in figure 5 on the
+ front of the phone fixture and tighten the shaft as shown in figure 6.
- <img src="/compatibility/cts/images/sensor_fusion_assembly_shaft_screws.png" width="350" alt="Shaft and screws">
- **Figure 5.** Phone fixture front with shaft and screws shown
+ <img src="/compatibility/cts/images/sensor_fusion_assembly_screws.png" width="350" alt="Shaft and screws">
+ **Figure 5.** Flat-head 4-40 screws
<img src="/compatibility/cts/images/sensor_fusion_assembly_shaft.png" width="350" alt="Shaft">
**Figure 6.** Shaft on the back of fixture, tightened by screws applied
from the front
-### Step 3: Attach clamp & rails
+### Step 3: Attach phone clamps
-To attach the clamp and rails:
+To attach the phone clamps:
-1. Apply nylon thumb screws, rubber adhesive, and wire to the aluminum clamp:
+1. Apply nylon thumb screws, rubber adhesive, and wire spring to the aluminum
+ clamp.
<img src="/compatibility/cts/images/sensor_fusion_assembly_clamp.png" width="350" alt="Clamp with rubber adhesive">
- **Figure 7.** Clamp with rubber adhesive, thumb screws and wire
+ **Figure 7.** Clamp with rubber adhesive, thumb screws and wire spring
1. Screw the phone clamps' thumb screws into the tapped holes of the phone
- fixture.
+ fixture as shown in figure 8. You can adjust the location of the phone mounts
+ depending on the size of the phones as shown in figure 9.
- * CAD Drawing:
+ * Mechanical drawing:
- <img src="/compatibility/cts/images/sensor_fusion_assembly_clamp_attachment_cad_drawing.png" width="450" alt="CAD drawing of clamp attachment">
- **Figure 8.** CAD drawing of clamp attachment to phone fixture
+ <img src="/compatibility/cts/images/sensor_fusion_assembly_clamp_attachment_drawing.png" width="600" alt="CAD drawing of clamp attachment" class="screenshot">
+ **Figure 8.** Mechanical drawing of clamp attachment to phone fixture
- * Actual clamp attachment to phone fixture:
+ * Phone mounts attachment to phone fixture:
<img src="/compatibility/cts/images/sensor_fusion_assembly_assembled_fixture.png" width="350" alt="Assembled phone fixture">
**Figure 9.** Assembled phone fixture
-1. Fix rails on top and bottom of box towards the front. The figure below shows
- 6-32 screws on pre-tapped holes, but you can use self-tapping screws instead
- if desired.
+### Step 4: Assemble sliding door rail
+
+1. Fix sliding panel rails on the top and bottom of the box towards the front.
+ Figure 10 shows 6-32 screws on pre-tapped holes. Alternatively, you can use
+ self-tapping screws.
- <img src="/compatibility/cts/images/sensor_fusion_assembly_fixed_rail.png" width="350" alt="Fixed rail">
- **Figure 10.** Fixed rail on top and bottom of box
+ <img src="/compatibility/cts/images/sensor_fusion_assembly_fixed_rail.png" width="450" alt="Fixed rail">
+ **Figure 10.** Fixed sliding panel rail on top and bottom of box
-### Step 4: Attach lighting
+### Step 5: Attach lighting
To attach the light brackets and diffuser:
-1. Stack two handle pieces and connect using 6-32 screws (or use self-tapping
- screws):
+1. Stack two handle pieces on top of each other and assemble them using 6-32
+ screws (or use self-tapping screws).
<img src="/compatibility/cts/images/sensor_fusion_assembly_handle_pieces.png" width="450" alt="Handle pieces and assembly">
**Figure 11.** Sensor fusion box handle pieces and assembly
-1. Prepare four 4-40 screws and nuts to fix the mounting bracket from the
- lighting kit to the wall of the box:
+1. Prepare four 4-40 screws, nuts, and acorn nuts to fix the mounting bracket
+ from the lighting kit to the wall of the box.
<img src="/compatibility/cts/images/sensor_fusion_assembly_interior_wall_screws.png" width="350" alt="Screws and bracket on interior wall">
- **Figure 12.** Screws and light bracket on the interior wall of the box
+ **Figure 12.** 4-40 screws and light bracket on the interior wall of the box
<img src="/compatibility/cts/images/sensor_fusion_assembly_exterior_bolts.png" width="350" alt="Exterior with bolts applied">
- **Figure 13.** Bolts applied to the screws from the exterior of the box
-
-1. Snap the lights into the brackets (can be a tight fit):
-
- <img src="/compatibility/cts/images/sensor_fusion_assembly_interior_wall_lights.png" width="450" alt="Lights on interior wall">
- **Figure 14.** Lights fixed to the interior wall with brackets
+ **Figure 13.** Bolts and acorn bolts applied to the screws from the exterior
+ of the box
-1. Cut the light diffuser to an appropriate size to wrap the light strips:
+1. Cut the light diffuser to an appropriate size to wrap the light strips.
<img src="/compatibility/cts/images/sensor_fusion_assembly_light_strips_diffusers.png" width="350" alt="Light strips and diffusers">
- **Figure 15.** Light strips and light diffusers
+ **Figure 14.** Light strips and light diffusers
-1. Wrap the light diffuser around the strip and tape it at the back:
+1. Wrap the light diffuser around the strip and tape it at the back.
<img src="/compatibility/cts/images/sensor_fusion_assembly_strips_taped_back.png" width="350" alt="Strips and diffusers taped from back">
- **Figure 16.** Light strips and light diffusers taped from the back
+ **Figure 15.** Light strips and light diffusers taped from the back
-### Step 5: Attach phone fixture to servo plate
+1. Snap the lights into the brackets (can be a tight fit).
+
+ <img src="/compatibility/cts/images/sensor_fusion_assembly_interior_wall_lights.png" width="450" alt="Lights on interior wall">
+ **Figure 16.** Lights not mounted in brackets (left). Lights mounted in brackets (right).
+
+### Step 6: Attach phone fixture to servo plate
To attach the phone fixture to the servo plate:
-1. Prepare four 6-32 screws and servo plate to fix the servo onto the wall.
- The screws go from inside and fix themselves onto the servo plate that is
- on the exterior of the wall.
+1. Prepare four 6-32 screws and a servo plate to fix the servo onto the wall.
+ Fix the servo onto the interior wall and insert the screws from the inside
+ into the servo plate on the exterior wall.
<img src="/compatibility/cts/images/sensor_fusion_assembly_servo_servo_plate.png" width="450" alt="Servo and servo plate">
**Figure 17.** Servo and servo plate held in place with 6-32 screws
1. Secure phone fixture onto the servo with nylocks (pushing the center of the
- shaft into the servo's rotation center):
+ shaft into the servo's rotation center).
- <img src="/compatibility/cts/images/sensor_fusion_assembly_phone_fixture.png" width="450" alt="Phone fixture on servo">
- **Figure 18.** Phone fixture on servo
+ <img src="/compatibility/cts/images/sensor_fusion_assembly_phone_mount_servo.png" width="450" alt="Phone fixture on servo">
+ **Figure 18.** Phone mount fixed on servo shaft with nylocks
-1. Screw the phone fixture onto the servo with its servo screw:
+1. Screw the phone fixture onto the servo with its servo screw.
<img src="/compatibility/cts/images/sensor_fusion_assembly_servo_screw.png" width="350" alt="Phone fixture on servo with screw">
**Figure 19.** Securing phone fixture onto servo with servo screw
-### Step 6: Final assembly
+### Step 7: Final assembly
-To complete final assembly of the Sensor Fusion Box:
+To complete assembly of the Sensor Fusion Box:
1. Secure servo control box on the left of the servo with 4-40 screws from the
- outside and fastened from the inside with nuts:
+ outside and fasten from the inside with nuts.
<img src="/compatibility/cts/images/sensor_fusion_assembly_servo_on_wall.png" width="450" alt="Servo control box on wall">
**Figure 20.** Secure servo control box onto the wall
1. Tape the box together, then screw the parts together (you might need to
- pre-drill some holes in some parts).
-
- * CAD drawing:
-
- <img src="/compatibility/cts/images/sensor_fusion_assembly_complete_box_drawing.png" width="450" alt="Complete box CAD drawing">
- **Figure 21.** CAD drawing of complete Sensor Box
+ pre-drill holes in some parts).
- * Actual Sensor Fusion Box:
+ * Assembled Sensor Fusion Box:
<img src="/compatibility/cts/images/sensor_fusion_assembly_taped_box.png" width="450" alt="Taped box">
- **Figure 22.** Taped box with motor assembly and servo control box and
+ **Figure 21.** Taped box with motor assembly and servo control box and
screw detail
1. Print out a colored copy of the checkerboard (included in the [Sensor Fusion
- Box zip file](/compatibility/cts/sensor_fusion_1.4.zip)) on A3 (or 11 x 17
- inch paper), and tape it on the opposite wall of the phone fixture.
+ Box zip file](/compatibility/cts/sensor_fusion_1.5.zip)) on A3 (or 11 x 17
+ inch) paper, and tape it on the opposite wall of the phone fixture.
- Make sure the red dot in the center of the checkerboard is directly facing
- the camera when placed on the fixture, as shown below:
+ Make sure the red dot in the center of the checkerboard is directly facing
+ the camera when placed on the fixture, as shown below.
<img src="/compatibility/cts/images/sensor_fusion_assembly_checkerboard.png" width="350" alt="Checkerboard">
- **Figure 23.** Checkerboard printed and taped to the opposite wall of phone
+ **Figure 22.** Checkerboard printed and taped to the opposite wall of phone
fixture